Clinical trials
Traumatic Stress clinical trials
Below are recruiting traumatic stress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 265 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06629064Recruiting
Memory training for PTSD symptoms
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with PTSD. It aims to see if this training can help reduce PTSD symptoms by improving how your brain processes memories. The study involves 8 remote sessions over 4 weeks and two MRI scans to look at brain changes.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07027930Recruiting
EMDR group therapy for traffic accident trauma
This study tests a type of therapy called EMDR (which uses eye movements to help process trauma) in a group setting for people who are still struggling with stress symptoms from a past road traffic accident. It aims to see if this approach is helpful and practical.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT05701111Recruiting
School-based treatment for teens with trauma symptoms
This study tests a school-based approach to help teens who have experienced trauma and now have post-trauma symptoms. It also collects emotional and physical (biologic) information to understand how treatment may help.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT06516874Recruiting
Trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in adults
This study tests a therapy called trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for adults with PTSD or complex PTSD. It aims to see if this approach can help people who have been through traumatic events feel better.
Curicó, Maule RegionAges 18–64 - NCT06923423Recruiting
Cognitive processing therapy for drug use and trauma in prison
This study tests if a type of therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help people in prison who have both a drug use problem and trauma-related stress. If you qualify, you would receive CPT and be compared to those getting usual care.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07165782Recruiting
Video texts for PTSD in youth
This study tests if brief videos sent by text message can help reduce PTSD symptoms in youth aged 15 to 25. If you have PTSD symptoms and live in Canada, you may be able to join from home using your phone.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 15–25 - NCT07318181Recruiting
PTSD treatment research for adults in Ukraine
This study provides PTSD treatment for adults in Ukraine and measures whether symptoms improve. It aims to help people with distressing PTSD symptoms that affect their daily life.
KyivAges 18–65 - NCT07523685Recruiting
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for PTSD Treatment
This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve in your neck) to help reduce PTSD symptoms. The device is worn on the skin and may help ease trauma-related stress and anxiety.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05663034Recruiting
Compare CBT-I vs MBTI for sleep and trauma symptoms after TBI
This study compares two types of talk-based therapy to help veterans with long-lasting insomnia after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and also looks at related post-trauma stress symptoms. It may help you improve sleep and reduce how much these symptoms affect daily life.
Eglin Air Force Base, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05874362Recruiting
Study grief after violent loss and how time is perceived
This study looks at how people who recently lost a close family member to a violent death experience grief, including how they perceive time. It may help researchers understand these effects and better plan future support for bereaved people.
BronAges 18–65 - NCT06341413Recruiting
Teens with PTSD: sleep and emotion study
This study looks at how sleep affects the way teens with PTSD process emotions. It involves MRI scans and overnight sleep visits to understand the brain better. Participation may help researchers develop better treatments for PTSD in young people.
Madison, WisconsinAges 14–18 - NCT05331534Recruiting
Attentional therapy for PTSD symptoms after trauma
This trial studies whether a therapy focused on attention can reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. You may qualify if you have PTSD diagnosed by standard questionnaires and interviews, and if you can safely take part in the therapy sessions.
LilleAges 18–60 - NCT05790239RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA therapy sessions for veterans with PTSD
This Phase 2 trial tests whether therapy assisted by MDMA can reduce symptoms of moderate to severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in eligible veterans. It includes supervised therapy sessions and extra study visits with video recording to track changes over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05934175Recruiting
Intensive therapy vs weekly trauma therapy for PTSD
This trial compares an intensive course of prolonged exposure therapy versus a standard weekly schedule for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may help you and your care team choose a treatment schedule that reduces PTSD symptoms.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07245641Recruiting
Targeted brain stimulation for PTSD
This trial tests a new form of brain stimulation (called targeted accelerated TMS) to see if it can help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves daily sessions over a short period and may be an option if you have at least moderate PTSD symptoms and a stable treatment plan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07309302Recruiting
Online brain training for PTSD: a remote study
This study tests whether online cognitive training can help people with PTSD. It is fully remote and requires a computer with a camera.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–45 - NCT07463703Recruiting
Accelerated TMS for PTSD
This trial tests an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) given daily for five days to treat PTSD. It may be an option for adults with moderate to severe PTSD who cannot get enough relief from standard treatments.
Provo, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT04152993RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulator study for chronic, hard-to-treat PTSD
This early-phase study tests a responsive brain stimulation device to help people with chronic PTSD who have not improved with standard treatments. You would be closely followed for years, with regular assessments and device setting changes to see if symptoms improve.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 25–60 - NCT06535243Recruiting
Lifespan Integration therapy for complex PTSD
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Lifespan Integration (LI) for people with complex PTSD. It aims to see if LI can help reduce symptoms and improve well-being.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06892028Recruiting
EEG-guided brain stimulation for PTSD in veterans and first responders
This study tests if personalized brain stimulation guided by your brain waves (EEG) can reduce PTSD symptoms. It's for veterans and first responders who have had PTSD for at least 6 months.
Dayton, OhioAges 22–65 - NCT01627301Recruiting
Study of stress-related body overactivity in people with PTSD
This study looks at how the body’s stress system works in veterans with PTSD compared with veterans without PTSD. You may be asked about blood pressure, lifestyle, and health conditions to see whether the study measures differences that could help future treatment.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT07644338Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation to help reduce PTSD symptoms. If you have PTSD that's lasted at least 3 months, this trial may help you or contribute to better treatments for others.
ShanghaiAges 18–50 - NCT06549777Recruiting
Body-focused therapy for childhood trauma survivors
This trial tests a therapy that uses body awareness and movement to help adults who experienced child maltreatment and have trauma-related symptoms. It may help you feel safer and more connected.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18–100 - NCT06577636RecruitingPhase 2
Dream induction with anesthesia for PTSD
This trial tests whether inducing dreams during light anesthesia can help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You'll have a low-risk procedure where doctors monitor your brain activity and guide dreams to reduce PTSD symptoms.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for traumatic stress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 265 recruiting traumatic stress studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a traumatic stress trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a traumatic stress trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.